Rhea Central Elementary

www.rheacounty.org

607 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Rhea Central Elementary School is a public primary school located in Dayton, Tennessee, serving as part of the Rhea County School District. Situated at 1005 Delaware Avenue, the school focuses on providing foundational education to students in the local community, emphasizing academic development, social growth, and a supportive learning environment. As a community-centered institution, it plays a vital role in the early educational journey of children within the Rhea County area.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Rhea County School System, which prioritizes student achievement and the integration of essential skills for future success. While serving as a hub for local families, the school leverages its connection to the district's resources to offer a structured curriculum tailored to meet state standards. Prospective parents and community members can find additional information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district news through the official Rhea County Schools website.

607

Total Students

51.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rhea Central Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	448
Hispanic	140
Black	5
Asian	2
Two or More	10
Pacific Islander	2

White
448 (73.8 %)
Hispanic
140 (23.1 %)
Two or More
10 (1.6 %)
Black
5 (0.8 %)
Asian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Rhea County
Phone:	(423)775-7842
Website:	http://www.rheacounty.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	607
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 34

Kindergarten 95

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 97

Grade 4 118

Grade 5 85